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The Blue Foundation for a Healthy Florida, Inc., is the philanthropic affiliate of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida created as a 501(c)(3) philanthropic foundation that supports community-based solutions that enhance access to quality health-related services for the uninsured and underserved in Florida.
Childhood obesity is a growing problem throughout Florida, with 32.5 percent of children ages 10-17 overweight or obese; nationally, the percentage is 30.6 percent.
The Blue Foundation is launching a new initiative to address the causes of childhood obesity that goes beyond the traditional nutrition and fitness programs.
Embrace a Healthy Florida is an $8 million, four-year strategic effort that will provide grants to nonprofit organizations, fund research and foster community collaboration and engagement. The effort will focus on five regions: Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando, Tallahassee and Tampa.
Responsive Grantmaking
The Blue Foundation awards grants during two proposal cycles
in the summer and winter. Grants are strategically awarded to diverse, philanthropic solutions
that:
- Improve program capacity and reduce barriers to access
- Nurture community health leadership to reinforce local solutions, foster innovation and
sustain quality
- Leverage financial, human and other resources to maximize measurable impact
The current focus for responsive grantmaking is on community health clinics and outreach programs.
Request for Proposals Deadlines:
Summer 2008 - March 14, 2008
Winter 2008 - September 12, 2008
The Sapphire Award – Recognizing Community Health Excellence
The Sapphire Award is designed to recognize and promote community health programs that have demonstrated a significant, positive impact on health-related outcomes for the state's at-risk citizens and communities. An independent selection committee of medical, public health and health communications experts from across the country determines The Sapphire Award honorees.
A complete list of honorees with program descriptions for years 2005 to 2007 and the 2008 nomination form and guidelines can be found at the link above.
Grant Summaries:
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Results from Our Grants:
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Annual Report to the Community
- 2007 (available April 2008)
- 2006
100th Grant Symposium, June 2, 2006
For More Information:
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How to apply for a Responsive Grant:
Application Deadlines:
Summer Cycle:
March 14, 2008
Winter Cycle:
September 12, 2008
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